Thomas Sheya (33), who allegedly killed two of his children by twisting their necks on Sunday night at Onkani village in the Omuntele constituency of the Oshikoto Region, was denied bail by Magistrate Nelao ya France during his first court appearance.
Two primary schools in the Onayena constituency of the Oshikoto Region have closed due to critically low enrolment numbers, prompting local leadership to explore innovative community development alternatives.
The supplementary voter registration, which began on August 4, has seen a total of 2,195 voters registered in the Oshikoto Region.
The Minister of Works and Transport, Minister Veikko Nekundi, officiated the groundbreaking ceremony for the multimillion-dollar Omuthiya–Elambo road in the Oshikoto Region.
Oshikoto Regional Governor Sacky Kathindi conducted a familiarisation visit to the construction site to upgrade the Engoyi-Omuntele Road.
For the first time, a large-scale harvest of commercial potatoes kicked off under the watch of the Omukwaniilwa of the Ondonga Traditional Authority at Okashana Agri-nest, located in the Omuthiya Constituency.
The vision to ensure food security and combat unemployment is yielding positive results.
The Namibia Housing Enterprises (NHE) continues to inspire hope among Namibians who have never owned a home by constructing quality, modern housing, especially for low- and middle-income earners.
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi is calling for more support for boys and men affected by gender-based violence.
The governor said it is time to create safe spaces where they can speak out, be heard, and begin to heal.
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has reiterated the government's efforts to provide access to ICT services in rural areas.
Theofelus stated that the government and its stakeholders have been working to make ICT services accessible in remote areas.
The Oshikoto Region has experienced significant damage to homes and mahangu fields due to heavy rain and flooding from neighboring Angola.
According to Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi, the constituencies of Oniipa, Olukonda, Omuntele, and Onayena have been particularly hard hit.
